Primates have active minds and complex social relationships, and companionship provides a constant source of stimulation. The keepers also provide social enrichment by engaging in games of chase, tickle, research or training sessions with the primates to engage them as well as strengthen social bonds. Small Mammal House hosts several other species of New World primates, including golden lion tamarins, golden-headed lion tamarins, red-ruffed lemurs, pale-headed saki monkeys, Geoffroy's marmoset and black howler monkeys.
Visitors can observe Sumatran tigers, African lions, caracals and bobcats at this location. Reptile Discovery Center celebrates the diversity, beauty and unique adaptations of more than 70 reptiles and amphibians. A little farther away, visitors can see also see titi monkeys on exhibit in Amazonia.
The SSP Steering Committee determines which animals to breed by considering their genetic makeup, nutritional and social needs, temperament and overall health. One way to determine what makes the human mind unique is by studying the minds of primate relatives.
At Think Tank, Zoo scientists are looking closely at how great apes think in order to better understand what is unique about the human mind. How do apes approach the processes that make up social learning, such as memory and spatial understanding? Baraka is an adult male, or silverback, who resides in the gorilla troop with Mandara, Calaya, Kibibi and Moke.
He is the largest member of our gorilla troop, weighing-in at more than pounds. Baraka has a large crest on his head and a saddle of silver hair covering his back. In Omaha, he sired one offspring that did not survive. Baraka has sired one offspring, Moke, here in Washington, D. Mandara is an adult female who resides in the gorilla troop with Baraka, Calaya, Kibibi and Moke.
She raised Baraka as her own offspring shortly after his birth. Calaya is an adult female who resides in the gorilla troop with Baraka, Mandara, Kibibi and Moke. She is very socially savvy with the other gorilla members. Kibibi is an adult female who resides in the gorilla troop with Baraka, Mandara, Calaya and Moke. She is full of energy and often plays with the other members of her troop. Kibibi is eager to participate in training and regularly seeks out play sessions with Moke.
Kojo is a young adult male and is still growing. Moke is an infant male who resides in the mixed-sex gorilla troop with Baraka, Calaya, Mandara and Kibibi. He is the youngest gorilla at the Zoo.
Gibbons are found in the forests of South-east Asia. The Great Apes are named for their large bodies. They also have larger brains than other primates. Like Lesser Apes, the Great Apes are active during the day.
There are four types of Great Apes — the orang-utans, gorillas, chimpanzees and humans. There are two living species of orang-utan — the Bornean Orang-utan, Pongo pygmaeus , and the Sumatran Orang-utan, Pongo abelii. Orang-utans live in dense rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra in South-east Asia. Gorillas live in dense forests in western and central tropical Africa.
Gorillas are the largest of all primates. Their features include:. There are two living species of chimpanzee — the Common Chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes , and the Bonobo or Pygmy Chimpanzee, Pan paniscus. Fish and Wildlife Service to toss out the legal distinction between wild and captive chimpanzees. Wild chimpanzees were listed as an endangered species under the U. Endangered Species Act in , while captive chimpanzees were designated as a threatened species, a classification that carries fewer protections.
The U. However, "what we actually did was expand a culture and an attitude of treating these animals as commodities for research or sale… and for entertainment," he says. Chimpanzees [are] in danger of extinction. Rampant deforestation , poaching, and capture for the pet trade has decimated the wild chimpanzee population, which fell from a million animals at the turn of the century to between , to , today, according to the Jane Goodall Institute.
See National Geographic's chimpanzee pictures. Also see " Working With Jane Goodall. The new ruling has major implications for captive apes, although the regulations do not restrict private ownership—for instance as pets. For example, anyone who imports or exports chimpanzees from the United States, or buys or sells animals between U. The agency will issue permits for the scientific use of chimpanzees only if it benefits the survival of wild chimpanzees.
That means biomedical research using chimpanzee subjects will be limited. Transport of chimpanzee blood and tissue will also require a permit. Prospects Improve for U. Captive Apes. Aug 14 The Moral Status of Animals. Arcus uses cookies to ensure we give you the best experience on our website and to effectively analyze site traffic. Read our Privacy Policy and click to confirm your consent. Privacy Overview Strictly Necessary Cookies.
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